1999
Academy Awards
0Wins
2Noms
Nom1999
Actress in a Supporting Role
Kathy Bates
Nom1999
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
Elaine May
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19982h 23mEnglish
Accolades
2Oscar
Nominations2Golden Globe
Nominations1Cannes
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Synopsis
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.
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Details
Genres
DramaComedy
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Awards & Recognition
Award Recognition
5
Nominations
2 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe · 1 Cannes
Nominated
- Out of Competition - Feature films · Mike Nichols
- Actress in a Supporting Role · Kathy Bates
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · John Travolta
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture · Kathy Bates
- Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) · Elaine May
Full award breakdown
1999
Golden Globes
0Wins
2Noms
Nom1999
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
John Travolta
Nom1999
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Kathy Bates
1998
Cannes Film Festival
0Wins
1Noms
Nom1998
Out of Competition - Feature films
Mike NICHOLS
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